Scroll of Life

SCROLL OF LIFE

Although the light long ago faded from my youth
Clarity of my memories tell one; go home,
If only to find the innocence and the truth
From whence I travelled this world, like a gypsy roam.

When the scroll misconstrued paths collide in the night
Unprepared for the dawning the golden sunrise,
Horizon awakened one of emerald bright
Freeways of poetry and words woven without guise.

The misunderstanding of the unrolling scroll
Gave one measure to digest the loss; the delay,
In sands of time ribald an everlasting toll
The scroll we have a new understanding this day.

The gypsy has finally found himself a home
Through emerald eyes seeing his sunrise; not alone.

© Harry J Horsman & Mandy M Tams 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/15/2022 1:25:00 AM
Ah well put I see and a collaboration as well It's worked well as I read.' All the best '
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Date: 10/27/2014 10:38:00 PM
Sharing our thoughts and feelings through poetry can open up a whole new world of friendship for us, and it can change a life. It certainly has for me.... This is a wonderful write, very thought-provoking. Congrats to you both on a great collaboration and your win!
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Date: 10/22/2014 8:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win,Mandy.
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Date: 10/22/2014 9:49:00 AM
I enjoyed the collaborative write, congrats on the win
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 10/22/2014 11:27:00 AM
Thanks Dr Ram nice to see you again xx
Date: 10/21/2014 10:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem.
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 10/22/2014 11:27:00 AM
Thank you Brenda I appreciate you looking in xx
Date: 10/21/2014 7:34:00 PM
A wonderful collaboration between two fine poets! Congrats to you both!!
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Date: 10/22/2014 11:26:00 AM
Thank you Carrie xx
Date: 10/21/2014 7:27:00 PM
Congrats on a great win Mandy
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 10/22/2014 11:26:00 AM
Hi Joesph and thanks xx
Date: 10/18/2014 3:03:00 PM
A poignant and beautifully penned sonnet. Your descriptions and inspiration are a beauty to read!
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 10/22/2014 11:26:00 AM
Thank you Suzanne your comment is much appreciated xx
Date: 9/3/2014 10:50:00 AM
Oh i'm sure this read's better here,, you inspire golden girl,,no doubt about that...
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 9/3/2014 11:58:00 AM
You always inspire Harry xx
Date: 9/3/2014 5:56:00 AM
Dear Harry and Mandy, Unfortunately, our communications are sometimes "misconstrued." When we reach a new understanding, joy fills our hearts. A beautiful, meaningful sonnet! Excellent collaboration. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/3/2014 11:58:00 AM
Thanks Caroline he is so good to collaborate with, he makes it easy xx
Date: 9/3/2014 12:14:00 AM
Beautiful!!! Love and Prayers, Gina
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Date: 9/3/2014 11:57:00 AM
Thanks again Regina, much appreciated xx
Date: 8/30/2014 2:01:00 PM
After reading this 'collaboration' takes on a new meaning.... The thought that I could write sonnets was dashed by your creative efforts..... Great writing..... Jake
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Date: 9/1/2014 2:22:00 AM
Hi Jake , what a lovely thing to say thanks you so much xx
Date: 8/29/2014 7:56:00 PM
ooooh, I love that phrase, freeways of poetry.... and I love the romance of the ending couplet. you and harry are at it again!!
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Date: 9/1/2014 2:21:00 AM
he is an inspiration with sonnets he really is . Thanks Andy xx
Date: 8/27/2014 9:07:00 PM
Very beautiful you two....I loved it....Tim
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Date: 9/1/2014 2:21:00 AM
thanks Tim we really appreciate that I am sure I can speak for harry too xx
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